Austin Animal Center

Rule Changes

City agency defending its classification of Major

A federal judge ordered Austin to release Major, a dog held in isolation for 575 days, within 30 days—halting the city's planned euthanasia. The ruling came after legal advocates argued the city was denying the dog due process by treating him as property while seeking to kill him as a criminal. The city maintains Major poses 'a public safety risk' and is considering next steps, including a possible appeal.

Updated Oct 29